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Photos: 26 Places You Want to Be Right Now
It's the middle of the week and all we can think about is being somewhere, anywhere, besides the office. Here, a picture tour of where BT readers are in mind and spirit, if not in body.
Budget TravelWednesday, Aug 17, 2011, 4:00 PMEach Wednesday we ask our Twitter followers where they would rather be. Your responses inspired us so much that we decided to compile a list. From Vieques, Puerto Rico (pictured) to Kerala, India—here's where you'd rather be. (Courtesy mark_donoher/Flickr)Budget Travel LLC, 2016

Wishful Wednesday

Photos: 26 Places You Want to Be Right Now

It's the middle of the week and all we can think about is being somewhere, anywhere, besides the office. Here, a picture tour of where BT readers are in mind and spirit, if not in body.

Each Wednesday we ask our Twitter followers where they would rather be. Your responses inspired us so much that we decided to compile a list. From Vieques, Puerto Rico (pictured) to Kerala, India—here's where you'd rather be.

A view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill, with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Explore this capital city, walk the historic Royal Mile and get lost in the National Museum galleries with this four-night travel deal.

@Tipsfortravelers wants go to South Africa to enjoy the safaris. If you also want to go to South Africa, try thiseditor-vetted dealwhere city life meets wildlife on a two-part adventure in Cape Town and Kruger National Park.

One follower, @flightgeek, has a very specific vision of where he wants to be now: "I want to be back on my chaise lounge by the pool in Molokai, HI." Above, Molokai, Halawai Bay. Save up to $250 for this exclusive Hawaii deal for Budget Travel readers.

The team over at @HyattPR says: "A beach in Aruba sounds perfect!" We couldn't agree more. In fact, if you want to go for real it just so happens that we have an editor-vetted 7-night air/hotel deal to Aruba from $899 that's good until June—check it out: Aruba Real Deal.

This pretty pink building in Oranjestad, Aruba—a an example of Dutch architecture on the island—looks like a confectionary treat.

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From @globalqn: "I need a week in Bali." We're pretty obsessed with the island ourselves. If you book by March 26 you can take advantage of our Bali Real Deal, which provides air/5 nights from $1,299. Here are some of our favorite hotels on the island.

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A photo of a food stall in Bali.

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@kevintliess longs for Bora Bora: "I wish I were chilling at the Bora Bora Nui Resort." After looking at photos like this one from BT reader "frogsaver," so do we! The destination also made our list, along with Bali, of 10 islands you need to see before you die.

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Here's the hammock we wish we were swaying in right now.

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A handsome shot of the Avenida de Mayo in Buenos Aires. Doesn't it look a little bit like Paris?

@livilodge has a very specific wish: to be in Emirates Stadium in North London. We can't necessarily relate to the stadium part, but London is definitely a BT favorite (pictured: Piccadilly Circus). For a three-for-one vacation, check out this Real Deal to London, Paris, and Madrid (air/6 nights) from just $1,175.

Stone stairs lead to what used to be a residential area in Machu Picchu.

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A view of a former plaza in Machu Picchu.

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A view of Ambatotsondrona, or "the leaning rock," in Marojejy National Park.

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A man surveys the park from his balcony in Camp Simpona in Marojejy National Park.

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@southerncross24 wants to be in Paraguay, South America. Here, a pristine natural scene at Crystal Falls in Yvyku'I National Park.

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A 19th-century cathedral in Asuncion, Paraguay.

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It's not unusual to encounter a traditional "carreta" in the streets of cities in Paraguay—here, a man drives through Coronel Oviedo City.

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@1Dad1Kid had one word for us when we asked where he wanted to be: "Thailand." This BT reader photo of boats lined up along the beach at Ko Phi Phi has us daydreaming about the country too.

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Here, an early morning view of the Wat Chai Wattanaram in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

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Each Wednesday we ask our Twitter followers where they would rather be. In the past two weeks your responses inspired us so much that we decided to compile a list. From Aruba (pictured) to London—here's where you'd rather be.

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@Kymri is thinking of Egypt because of the "passion of the people amidst hope & change." Here, anti-Mubarak protestors celebrate Hosni Mubarak's resignation.

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Ancient ruins, like the Temple of Hadriasun (shown), are in Ephesus—a town that's only a 22-minute drive from Kusadasi.

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@TishyTravels is craving her favorite bakery in Kusadasi,#Turkey. Here, a beautiful shot of Die Vogelinsel island in the town.

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@MiddleSeatView is dreaming of Buenos Aires, a city we love for its elegant architecture (shown here is the Plaza del Congreso), old-world cafes and tango-dancing residents. If you're planning a trip, check out our snap guide to the city.

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@Redhunttravel has only one request: to be in Marojejy, Madagascar please! Here, a scene of the Marojejy mountains. (Keep your eyes peeled while you're here—the country is also known for some interesting animals).